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课件网) 新人教高中英语必修二 Unit4 History and Traditions Listening and Speaking Q1:Do you know Qufu Have you ever been there What do you know about that Step1:Lead-in Confucius Confucius (551—479 BC) Thinker Educator Statesman Philosopher Founder of the Confucian school and Confucianism Symbol of Chinese culture Q2: Do you know Confucius Confucius How much do you know about Confucius What do you know about his ideas Video Time Confucius born in 551 BCE, is an ancient Chinese thinker, politician, educator and founder of Confucianism. Confucius initiated the private lecture style, advocating benevolence (仁慈）, righteousness （正义）, propriety （礼节）, wisdom and trust. He led some of his disciples to travel around the world for 14 years, and in his later years revised the Six Classics (" Poetry ", "Book", "Rites", "Music", "Yi" and "Spring and Autumn"). After his death, his disciples and their disciples recorded the words and deeds, sayings and thoughts of Confucius and his disciples, and compiled them into the Analects （文选；论集）of Confucius. His ideas have had a profound impact on China and the world. Famous sayings from Confucius: What do you know about Qufu Temple of Confucius Kong Family Mansion Cemetery of Confucius Qufu The largest temple honoring the sage The place where the descendants live The tomb of Confucius’ descendants Facts or Opinions about Confucius William Xiao Kong One of his favourite philosophers A wise man Lived over 2500 years ago Over 3 million descendants One of the greatest minds in history A great educator Ist listening Listen again and decide whether these statements are true(T), false(F), or not mentioned (NM). Then answer the question. 1. Confucius said that learning without understanding leads to confusion. T F NM 2. Xiao Kong is doing a research project on Confucius philosophy. T F NM 3. As one of Confucius' descendants, Xiao Kong's name is recorded in the family tree. T F NM 4. Dacheng Hall is the tallest building in Qufu. T F NM √ √ √ √ 2nd listening reflecting ideas on education Why do you think William said his hometown was similar to Qufu A. There are famous halls in his hometown. B. There are no tall buildings in his hometown. D. His hometown doesn’t allow other buildings to be more noticeable than the historic buildings. C. Both places have a famous person who was born there. 3rd listening Listening strategy Understand idioms An idiom is an expression which means something different from the meaning of the individual words. Some idioms present an idea or paint a picture that gives a hint as to the meaning. Other idioms can only be understood from the context in which they appear. Listening strategy English idiom Meaning Chinese equivalent Achilles’ heel pull one’s leg fish out of water The English idioms that are used in the conversation. Wiliam: Excuse me, do you speak English I'm looking for the Confucius Temple, but I’m not good at ... ...
